Dozer Operator

Prince; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince in Orlando, FL seeks an outdoor equipment operator to drive bulldozers and attachments to reshape terrain or remove earth, working across varied sites.

You will start engines, move throttles and levers, align equipment, and perform routine greasing and checks, while observing safety signals and coordinating with crew. This role requires stamina for long days in the Florida heat, standing, bending, lifting, and outdoor work around traffic.

Responsibilities

• Operate bulldozers and related equipment outdoors to shape terrain or move earth.
• Start engines, adjust throttles and levers, and connect attachments as required.
• Align and position machinery using reference points and signals from helpers.
• Perform routine greasing, oiling, and basic maintenance on tractors and attachments.
• Follow safety procedures and signaling to guide equipment movement on site.

Job description

• Starts engine, moves throttle, switches, and levers, and depresses pedals to operate machines, equipment, and attachments.
• Drives equipment in successive passes over working area to achieve specified result, such as grade terrain or remove, dump, or spread earth and rock.
• Aligns machine, cutterhead, or depth gauge marker with reference stakes and guidelines on ground or positions equipment following hand signals of assistant.
• Fastens bulldozer blade or other attachment to tractor, using hitches.
• Greases, oils, and performs minor repairs on tractor, using grease gun, oilcans, and hand tools.
• Signals operator to guide movement of tractor-drawn machine.

Job Requirements

• Employee works on average ten (10) hours per day, five days (and occasionally six days) per week. All work is performed outdoors in Florida heat and rain; and around heavy highway traffic areas.
• The physical requirements of the job include standing, kneeling, walking, lifting, bending, stooping, pulling and pushing throughout the day.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

EEO/DFWP/ "Minorities, Females, Disabled, Vets"

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